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Military pilot Jo Ellis said she had to hire private armed security for her family because of the false claims, which went viral on social media.

From the moment you walk into Crossroads United Methodist Church in Ashburn, Virginia, the message is clear and intentional. “In our current reality in the country, there are different people who are marginalized and put on the outside and we really want to say that this is a place for you, that you are welcome here…” Lead Pastor Tim Ward…

Leaders at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Loudoun County say someone has removed a pride flag from their property several times, so now they’re looking for a more permanent solution to promote inclusivity. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

The annual Trans Day of Visibility celebrates the transgender people and raises awareness on discrimination. This year’s celebration is very different as the rally lands on the heels of the Trump administration’s flurry of actions. News4’s Drew Wilder talked to supporters and members of the community. 

Activists and allies came together ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility to put a spotlight on trans rights. News4’s Arielle Hixson reports.

A now former Kennedy Center contract worker used nudity to express outrage at President Donald Trump’s takeover. “I may be out of a job, but I’m not out of hope,” Tavish Forsythe said. Forsythe is artistic director of Bird City Improv, which teaches improvisation for social change. Until Thursday, he was also a program director — a contract employee...

A now former Kennedy Center contract worker used nudity to express outrage at President Donald Trump’s takeover. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke to them.

The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality.

A group of young people gathered to call on the Prince William County school board to ensure the rights of LGBTQ students are protected. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.

“When trans rights are under attack what do we do?” said an activist to a crowd of protestors. “Stand up, fight back”. The March for Drag began in Washington Circle and came together about a month after President Donald Trump posted on truth social, “No more drag shows or anti-American propaganda,” saying it was time for a “golden age of…

The LGBTQ+ community rallied in responded to changes at the Kennedy Center since President Donald Trump took over. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.

Legislation that aimed to bar transgender women and girls nationwide from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes failed to advance Monday.

Police said they found a piece of tape that said “gay baby jail,” which they determined to be a common video game reference. A convention attracting gamers was taking place at the hotel at the time.

While excitement builds for WorldPride following the announcement of the acts performing at the World Pride Music Festival, local LGBTQ+ advocacy groups grapple with the Trump administration’s rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion. News4’s Dominique Moody talked with two local groups about the impact of those policies on the community and WorldPride.

Originally, they wanted to get married on their anniversary in August but recently decided they couldn’t wait.

Originally, D’Angela Howard and Antonia Jones wanted to get married on their anniversary in August, but, due to the changing political climate, they recently decided they couldn’t wait.

References to transgender people were removed from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument, the New York City park and visitor center that commemorates a 1969 riot that became a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said it would be removing all references to transgender people from its public materials.

The State Department’s web page providing adoption information to LGBTQI+ prospective parents now addresses only “LGB” people.